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Door Models-Sorting it All Out Door models vary from one door company to the next. One door company might call a certain panel door- Mission style- while the next door company may call it something flashy like N410. I know that a homeowner can get confused, in a way, by the verbiage used so I […]

Find a Door Company that Sells Doors Online Please find a list, for your convenience, of companies that sell doors online. We don’t have personal experience in ordering from them so please do your own due diligence. We partnered with them in some way and from that experience, they made the list below. 1. View […]

There are many terms to know during any construction and home remodeling project. The terms below are used throughout the Builder in Your Pocket books and articles. They are listed in the order that you are most likely to encounter them during your building or home improvement project. Beyond just technical terms, I’ve also outlined […]

Relationships Count in Home Improvement Projects The most essential rule of construction is this: good relationships make a good building experience. A good relationship with your contractor means more than just a few quick meetings – there must be clear, on-going communication and trust on all sides. Likewise, your contractor should have solid relationships with […]

A building or home improvement project that goes from beginning to end without a single hitch is a rarity. In almost any project there will be periods when things move along swiftly and smoothly and times when holdups and snags upset the flow of the schedule – and disturb your peace of mind. Stops, starts […]

Builder In Your Pocket-Buying Guidebooks A. What is a “buying guide” and why do I need one? How can it help me? BuilderInYourPocket buying guides are comprehensive with everything you need to know about your purchases: doors, cabinets, flooring, lighting, windows, roofing, paint…and more. You have dozens of selections to make at (possibly) more than […]